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Improving life in the Corps via Day’s Pay Giving support

RSBF beyond benevolence. Adding real value to Corps life

Service Day’s Pay Giving Scheme

Many Royal Signals’ soldiers support the RSBF through the Day’s Pay Giving Scheme. Some of this money goes to helping Signallers in hardship, need or distress but money from the Day’s Pay Giving Scheme is also used to add value to life in the Corps – through sports, adventurous training, events, heritage, awards and so much more – officially termed ‘Corps morale and efficiency’. Soldiers of higher rank, namely Sergeant and above, and all Officers, pay an additional extra percentage on top of the one-day’s pay to support mess life. You can find out more about the Service Day’s Pay Giving scheme here.

Monies raised through fundraising activities is used purely to support the benevolence aspect of our work. Legacy Gifts may be used to fund any aspect of the work of the RSBF, though specific bequests can be made.

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Our work – One benevolence case in ten is for a serving soldier

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Grant Giving

£1 million of benevolence in the past 3 years

It is impossible to predict who may suffer hardship or distress, or when or why. So it is crucial the RSBF is there to help when needed. In the past three years we have granted approximately £1 million to serving or retired Signallers / dependents in situations of hardship, need or distress. This is possible thanks to the generosity of Day’s Pay giving, fundraisers, sponsors and Legacy donors. Together with the stirling case work done on our behalf, we have brought comfort to hundreds of Signallers / their dependendants.

With fewer serving soldiers – which impacts on days pay – now more than ever your support of the RSBF is invaluable.

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Benevolence

Helping close to 600 soldiers every year

More than a third of benevolence recipients are aged 65 or older. One case in ten is for a serving soldier.

As a grant making charity the RSBF does not do casework but does work closely with charities who do. Once a need has been established the caseworker will approach the RSBF (and potentially other charities too) for a grant to provide funds for those Royal Signals Soldiers / dependants who are in situations of hardship, distress or need.

The RSBF deals with approximately two new cases every working day. One benevolence request does not preclude others.

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Rapid Response

Releasing funds in 24 hours

When a Signaller in need contacts us for help, we will signpost them either to their unit or to one of our partner charities – The RBL, ABF, SSAFA or Officers’ Association. These are the charities who look after our casework. Where funds are required the caseworker will approach the RSBF on behalf of the signaller/ their dependant with whom they are working.

The RSBF is able to respond rapidly to requests (via caseworkers) to relief hardship or distress.

If there is a death in service, or an urgent request, we aim to make a payment to units or to caseworkers within 24-48 hours.

Donations

Every donation makes a difference

If everyone donated just £1…

It’s easy to help the RSBF. Show your support by buying a wristband, pen or key ring. Other ways include supporting our fundraisers or making a one-off, monthly or annual donation -simply set-up a direct debit to do so.

We are grateful for every single penny and pledge to use yout donations wisely.